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b'Not every day of our lives is going to pass by without issue. We all know that. We know to expect trouble and that there are going to be times when life is really hard. Where is God when things start to fall apart?\\nHe is there in the drama.\\nSome of us face issues with family members. They are constantly fighting with us, nothing we do pleases them, or they abandon us and we can\\u2019t even get in touch with them. Where is God when our own families are hurting us? \\nHe is there in the drama.\\nSome of us have health issues that cause us to struggle, and we are always tired and never at our best. Some of us are scared about our futures and wonder how we will get by financially. We wonder why God isn\\u2019t making life easier. Where is God when we are suffering?\\nHe is there in the drama.\\nGod loves us so much that He sent His Son, Jesus, into this broken, messy, painful world to be with us. He lived through what we\\u2019re going through: family issues, intense suffering, and ridicule. While God might not take away all the mess we face until Jesus returns, He is right there with us as we walk through it. Through Jesus\\u2019 life, death, and resurrection, He gives us hope. As we struggle to figure out what moves to make, He has answers for us. Life on earth isn\\u2019t always going to be easy. We all know that. But God is there in all the drama. \\u2022 Emily Acker\\n\\u2022 If you or someone you know is suffering from abuse or neglect, or if the situation is potentially life-threatening, call 911 (or the emergency number for your area) or go to the local hospital emergency room right away. If you need someone to talk to but are not in need of immediate help, you can set upan appointment for a one-time complimentary phone consultation with a Christian counselor through the Focus on the Family Counseling Service. In the United States, call 1-855-771-HELP (4357) weekdays 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Mountain Time) to set up an appointment. In Canada, book your appointment by calling 1-800-661-9800 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) and ask to speak with the care associate.\\n\\u2022 When life is really hard, how might knowing that God is right here in the mess with us through His Holy Spirit, His Word, and His people encourage us (Romans 5:3-5; 2 Corinthians 1:3-11)? \\nThe Lord is near the brokenhearted; he saves those crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18 (CSB)\\n\\xa0\\nRead Verses:\\nGalatians 6:1-2; Ephesians 2:1-10; 5:25b-27; 1 Corinthians 6:11-20'